Enough work for everyone! “All…who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting were numbered 8,580.” “At the LORD’s command through Moses, each was assigned his work and told what to carry.” (Numbers 3:25-4:49) Skeptics probably mumbled about having to do a seemingly useless task…counting the available Israelites. Analysts were … [Read more…]
Author: Nancy Thompson
Beautiful Feet!
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvations, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” (Isaiah 52:7) Wet, dry, clean, dirty or wiggly—they are all precious beautiful feet! One of my favorite pictures of our four grandchildren is that … [Read more…]
First Response Team
“We got ready at once…” (Acts 16:10) Whenever a first response vehicle passes us on the highway, it has become a common practice in our family to pray for the person requiring the emergency service. Praying for their salvation, healing and medical attention, we respond by doing what we can…pray. When the Holy Spirit spoke … [Read more…]
Reasonable Blinkers
The Radio Flyer Tot Scooter comes equipped with flashing/clicking blinkers. Included features in this crafty-tot-vehicle include recorded tunes and sounds, a horn, flashing/clicking blinkers and, a secret storage unit under the seat. Of all the exciting features on this mobile toy machine, brakes are not included. Our three-year old grandson loves to pedal his way … [Read more…]
Soothing a Troubled Heart
How does one describe the voice of God? God speaks to us through His Word…a silent probing of the heart. He witnesses to us through His creation…as the heavens declare His majesty and the oceans resound with a steady applause. But what about the unexpected glimpses into God’s heart as He soothes a troubled soul … [Read more…]
Just Mirrors
“They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served…” Exodus 38:8 It doesn’t seem like much, but most of us women own a precious item often buried deep within the recesses of our pocketbooks. And often adorning our vanities and walls as decorative accessories. In our homes, … [Read more…]
Broken Pieces
Luke 6:41 “Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, He (Jesus) gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to his disciples…the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.” We sing a … [Read more…]
Not Yet…And Wait
Not Yet and Wait! “Not yet” (John 6:17) “Not yet Nanna” and “wait!” These are words that our two-year old grandson, Jaden, has learned to say. I’m sure because he has heard them spoken to him multiple times in his little life… he now practices them on others. God’s word teaches us to “Be instant … [Read more…]
In-operative Words, Non-Working Hands
“In-operative words, non-working wands” (Matthew 12:36 TAB) “A man’s heart determines his speech” (Jesus…Matthew 12:34 TLB) “It’s not working Nana!” “Maybe it needs new batteries”…Words spoken by our two year old grandson. Such words of wisdom: recognition of a problem and a solution at the same time. Oh that we could be so quick to … [Read more…]
From Another Place
“from another place…” Esther 4:14 How often are we convinced that we are irreplaceable? If we don’t do it, no one will? We convince ourselves: “If it’s gonna be done right, I’ll have to do it!” Esther was chosen to rise up as Queen during a dark period in Israel’s history. She was a young, … [Read more…]